Burning Bright

Seize the Fire Book 1

The demons come, devouring life and light. Armed with sword and spell, Keepers meet the scourge. Above nations, beyond the law, to be a Keeper is to hold power--but power always comes with a price.

To Keeper Apprentice Hiro Takai, Keepers are heroes, risking their lives to battle with sword and spell the demons that would devour all life. His master Eshan is one of the best—skilled beyond his years, and possessing exquisite control over his magic and emotions. Hiro is lucky to be harnessing his fire-magic under Eshan's tutelage—and even luckier to be his lover.

But when Hiro wakes as a full Keeper after his Kindling ritual, everything is wrong. Something is in his mind, bringing him new and amazing power, but it’s not sane. Eshan is gone, slipped away on a dangerous mission leaving only a cryptic warning for Hiro to flee the Keepers—who are now debating if they should kill Hiro or just let him die.

No mage is more powerful, more knowledgeable, or more true than Eshan. Hiro knows his teacher can help—if Hiro can just find him. Find him, and save him. Before the Other in Hiro's mind drives him mad, or tears his soul to shreds.

Under Her Protection

Sometimes men are the ones trapped in a tower, or bound by a curse, or doomed to stay in the underworld. Damsels or not, they need rescuing too. And these are just the women to do it...

KD Sarge writes of a swordswoman and a scholar.

Erin Zarro tells of a grim reaper and a dead man.

Siri Paulson shares the tale of a maidservant and an inventor.

Kit Campbell writes of a new university grad and a prince.

Turtleduck Press proudly presents fantasy romance stories about strong women...and men who need their help.

The Best of Turtleduck Press Vol I

Turtleduck Press is proud to present our first "Best of" collection, as voted by our members. This anthology features:

The Dangers of Creation; or, a Machine to Rival Man by Siri Paulson - Gothic/steampunk, 19th century setting.

Fanged Bunny Slippers by KD Sarge - comedic Dream 'verse character sketch, far-future off-planet setting

To the Waters and the Wild by Kit Campbell - contemporary (but not urban) fantasy with a fairytale feel, 21st century setting

Imprint, a poem by Erin Zarro regarding brokenhearted love

And a special sneak peek at Kit Campbell's upcoming novel, Shards!

Seasons Eternal

Seasons Eternal: Stories of a World Frozen in Time

Imagine a world where the seasons are frozen in place. How does a land change when the seasons stay the same?

Turtleduck Press releases our second anthology, featuring Kit Campbell, Siri Paulson, Erin Zarro, and KD Sarge. Proceeds benefit UNICEF.

The Wasteland: After an airship crash in a land charred by summer, two very different people must learn from each other to survive.

Stasis: In a world where it is eternally autumn, a lonely woman escapes to virtual reality where she can command the seasons. She finds her deceased husband there and refuses to leave.

The Hope of Spring: When danger comes over the glacier to threaten her tribe, Shishiri fights and wins. But she can't fight the glacier itself.

A Chance of Change: Spring, a time of renewal and life. It's something that should belong to everyone--isn't it?